Senior Environmental Advisor - Approvals

LUKA RESOURCES; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Iluka Resources, based in Perth, WA, seeks a Senior Environmental Advisor to lead environmental approvals for critical minerals projects. You will provide strategic environmental guidance, oversee EIS programs, and manage relationships with government agencies and stakeholders.

Occasional site travel may be required as part of project delivery. The role focuses on scoping approvals, managing consultants, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across WA, NSW, VIC, or SA, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or equivalent.
• Experience in environmental approvals and EIS processes.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental legislation and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Scope approvals and develop fit-for-purpose approval strategy documents.
• Manage and deliver Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) programs with robust scopes of work.
• Oversee RFT/RFP processes and supervise technical consultants.
• Prepare high-quality approvals documentation and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Budget management

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Driver's Licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ArcGIS

Job description

About the Company

Iluka Resources is a leading global producer of the critical minerals zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has also established a significant position in rare earths. As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, Iluka’s high quality products are increasing in demand. Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.

Iluka Resources is a global critical minerals company with over 70 years' industry experience in exploration, project development, mining, processing, marketing and rehabilitation. The company's objective is to deliver sustainable value. We are a leading producer of zircon and high grade titanium dioxide feedstocks, rutile and synthetic rutile. We are also set to become a globally material supplier of separated rare earth oxides, via the company's development of Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba, in Western Australia. As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, 0ur high quality products are increasing in demand. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Iluka is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. We offer an empowering and inclusive work environment. Whether you are working at one of our welcoming sites or corporate offices, you have the opportunity to build strong connections and truly belong.

About The Role

Are you an Environmental Professional interested in being part of an international mining company delivering environmental approvals for critical minerals projects in WA, NSW, Vic or SA? We are seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to join our team based in our Perth corporate office. You will be responsible for providing strategic advice and overseeing technical environmental impact assessments with the objective of securing environmental approvals for Iluka’s projects. Approvals may relate to new projects, operational expansion or upgrade projects, exploration works, closure planning or site relinquishment. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver best-practice business, environmental and stakeholder outcomes. The role offers cross-functional experience, with strong opportunities for personal growth and development. Occasional travel to our operational and project sites may be required. Working within a dynamic environmental team, you will be responsible for:

• Scoping approvals and preparing fit-for-purpose approval strategy documents
• Managing and delivering environmental impact statement (EIS) programs, including:
  • Developing technical scopes of work for impact assessments
  • Managing request-for-tender (RFT)/request-for-proposal (RFP) processes
  • Onboarding and managing technical consultants
  • Developing and tracking EIS/study schedules
  • Supervising environmental study field programs
  • Undertaking critical review of consultant technical reports for alignment with statutory assessment requirements and the Iluka management system
  • Developing and maintaining positive and collaborative working relationships with Government agencies and other stakeholders
  • Identifying approvals risks early and designing pragmatic mitigation strategies to support project delivery outcomes
  • Preparation of high-quality approvals documentation
  • Supporting approvals delivery across Iluka’s broader project portfolio, including interstate collaboration and peak workload sharing
  • Completing desktop and due diligence assessments to inform project feasibility, compliance and approvals requirements
  • Providing environmental guidance to Iluka project and operational teams to ensure compliance

About You

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Degree in Environmental Science or equivalent
• Strong working knowledge of State and Commonwealth environmental legislation and regulatory processes
• Thorough understanding of principles of environmental impact assessment and environmental management
• Broad knowledge of mining and minerals processing and associated environmental considerations
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, budget and quality of deliverables
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skillsProficient in Microsoft Office and ArcGIS
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Up to 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave
• Competitive Salary and Bonus Structures
• Company share matching scheme

You will be supported, empowered, included and encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value.

Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.

Applications Close: 21 September 2026

We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.